New Dates Available:
Summer 2020
Guthrie Theater is a city ballroom wedding venue located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is the ideal space for those who are looking to have a lavish affair at a one-of-a-kind venue. Let their staff take care of all your needs with their theatrical flair.
Facilities and Capacities
Guthrie Theater has six event spaces available. The venue offers views of the Mississippi River and the Minneapolis skyline. With a “picture frame” opening, the McGuire Proscenium Stage provides the same straight-on view for all of those seated. With stunning chandeliers and large windows in the lobby, the space offers an elegant and sophisticated setting. The room can host up to 150 guests with the leveled seating serving as a unique red backdrop. Dowling Studio offers an industrial-modern setting with black walls and beamed lighting. The space can accommodate up to 250 guests. For a more intimate celebration, the Endless Bridge extends 178 feet from the building and can host up to 150 people. The venue itself has many unique features including the Amber Box on the ninth floor which offers a nearly 360 view of the surrounding area.
Services Offered
With a number of event rentals to consider, Guthrie Theater can assist you in bringing your dream wedding to life. From audio equipment to furniture, their event items will help you to transform each space. Food and beverage items can also be provided including barware, china, flatware and glassware. Additional services available include the following:
Cuisine
Culinaire, their award-winning in-house restaurant and catering partner, can create delicious cuisine for your big day. From seafood to comfort food, they can prepare a variety of dishes for you and your guests to enjoy.
History
Founded by Sir Tyrone Guthrie in 1963, Hamlet was the first production that took place at the theater. Guthrie wanted to create a new type of theater that was in contrast to the commercial setting of Broadway. Being in the heartland of America, Guthrie along with his two colleagues, Oliver Rea and Peter Zeisler, believed that Minneapolis was the perfect city to do so.
8 Reviews for Guthrie Theater
Recommended by 84% of couples
2 User photos
Cassie · Married on 09/01/2019
A unique and unparalleled event space
The Guthrie Theater was such a unique & special venue for our wedding ceremony & reception. The space was unlike anything we had seen - the versatility of the Dowling Studio for the reception was really fun! Luke, the director of catering with Culinaire, was easy to work with, communicated well with us, and let us visit the venue as many times as we needed before the big day. The food was fantastic, the bar well-stocked, and they were even great about working with us to bring in craft beers! We would recommend this venue to anyone!
Sent on 09/16/2019
Jill · Married on 12/13/2014
Our wedding ceremony and reception were held at the Guthrie in the Pohlad Lobby and Dowling Studio. After our initial visit we knew the space captured the feeling and 'wow' factor we were looking for in an event space for our wedding. We worked with Karen for over a year finalizing all the details - she was extremely helpful, responsive, and worked with us to create a very unique and special event. The day of the wedding Karen and her team made sure everything was executed as planned - it was everything we wanted and more.
Sent on 01/07/2015
User3537103 · 2+ years ago
My Mother worked with Sarah Gullickson, who was an absolute dear, to find some unique props for my "Phantom of the Opera" themed wedding. Sarah found the most incredible candelabras that set the mood perfectly at the reception hall. If only the Phantom himself could have been there :D
Sent on 11/08/2014
